Macaroni Salad

The summer makes me think of macaroni salad this version of the classic American is perfect for any BBQ.

Ingredients

4 eggs; hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped
1 pound large elbow macaroni; cooked
4 ounces ham steak, finely chopped
2 stalks chopped celery, including leaves
1 large shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Dressing

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
3 tablespoons sweet pickled relish
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions

In a large serving bowl, combine the eggs, ham steak, celery, shallots, lemon juice, macaroni and stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickled relish, and salt and pepper, to taste. 

Add the dressing to the macaroni and toss to coat. 

Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. 

Cover and chill for 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

Three-Cheese Macaroni with Bacon

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese.

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1⁄4 tsp salt
1 teaspoon garlic
8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked
6 slices  bacon, cooked and chopped
1 slice whole-wheat bread, processed into crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 Tablespoons butter

1 1⁄2 cups skim milk

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Prepare a 9" x 13" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the 2 Tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, melt over medium-low heat, and cook until foaming.

Add the flour and stir well with a wooden spoon for 1 to 2 minutes.

Slowly pour in the milk, whisking to incorporate.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.

Add the Swiss, cheddar cheeses, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Stir to combine and heat the sauce until the cheese is just melted.

Season with salt.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauce, bacon, and cooked macaroni; toss to coat.

In the microwave melt 2 Tablespoons.

Combine the butter, breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a small bowl and mix.

Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Top with the breadcrumb mixture.

Bake uncovered until bubbly and golden, about 15 - 25 minutes.

Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon

This recipe is incredible! This recipe for Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon lovers taste great and goes well with almost anything.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups macaroni

3 ½ cups milk

½ cup beer

3/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

4 Tablespoons flour

2 Tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

• Cook macaroni in boiling salt water 20 minutes.

• Let the macaroni drain.

• Mix together the sea salt, flour, bacon (cooled) and cheese in a large bowl.

• Butter a large baking dish.

• Place a thin layer of macaroni in the bottom of the baking dish.

• Cover the macaroni with a layer of the cheese mixture.

• Repeat layers until the macaroni is about ½ inch away from the top of the baking dish. The last layer is the cheese mixture.

• In a large bowl add milk and beer; mix well and pour over macaroni until it covers the top layer.

• Bake 35 minute at 325 degrees.

• Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

• Bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

• Serve hot.

Old Fashion Macaroni & Cheese

Your family won’t stop asking for you to make their newly founded favorite dish of macaroni and cheese now! 

INGREDIENTS

2 cups macaroni

3 ½ cups milk

½ cup beer

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

4 Tablespoons flour

2 Tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

Cook macaroni in boiling salt water 20 minutes.

Let the macaroni drain.

Mix together the sea salt, flour and cheese in a large bowl.

Butter a large baking dish.

Place a thin layer of macaroni in the bottom of the baking dish.

Cover the macaroni with a layer of the cheese mixture.

Repeat layers until the macaroni is about ½ inch away from the top of the baking dish. The last layer is the cheese mixture.

In a large bowl add milk and beer; mix well and pour over macaroni until it covers the top layer.

Bake 35 minute at 325 degrees.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Serve hot.

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